Bucky Dent

His was an improbable glory.On October 2, 1978, baseball’s…

Ken Sanders

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Bernie Neis

A rookie in his first training camp must do something to make…

Larry Bearnarth

In a poll of National League sportswriters conducted in April…

October 3, 1970: Slam, errors give Orioles playoff opener

The opening game of the 1970 American League playoffs1 featured…

Specs Toporcer

Here is one of the most moving, human-interest stories in the…

July 16, 1913: Oh, you Brewers! Squeeze play ends 19-inning battle

“This year Columbus is fighting desperately for the lead with…

May 7, 2008: Minnesota’s Carlos Gomez hits for reverse natural cycle

A month into the 2008 season, the top two teams in the American…

October 1, 1974: Pete Mackanin saves official scorer’s dilemma

Pete Mackanin has spanned the Western Hemisphere as a player,…

July 7, 1933: Ageless spitballer Jack Quinn finally runs dry at 50

Jack Quinn was ageless in more ways than one. First, for decades…

May 12, 2008: Asdrúbal Cabrera turns unassisted triple play

The crowd of 16,045 who braved the 55-degree temperature to see…

October 15, 1986: Red Sox complete epic ALCS comeback over Angels

The Boston Red Sox clinched their 10th American League pennant…

October 14, 1986: Barrett continues hot streak as Red Sox roll in Game Six

Two days and 3,000 miles away from its improbable 11th-inning…

October 11, 1986: Angels move one win closer to World Series

The Angels rallied for three runs in the bottom of the ninth…

October 10, 1986: Late rally lifts Angels to Game Three win over Red Sox

California starter John Candeleria pitched seven strong innings…

October 8, 1986: Sun shines on Red Sox in ALCS Game Two

The Angels were no match for Boston left-hander Bruce Hurst and…

October 7, 1986: Angels roar to win in ALCS opener

The 1986 Boston Red Sox went 95-66 during the regular season,…

2018 SABR Analytics Conference research presentations

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May 19, 1986: Red Sox win on a walk-off for second game in a row

On Monday night, May 19, 1986, the Boston Red Sox hosted the…

Vinny Castilla

Fernando Valenzuela is probably the most famous Mexican-born…

Pedro Astacio

Right-hander Pedro Astacio made national news by tossing a shutout…

Ellis Burks

Few players in the history of major-league baseball have displayed…
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